Last Sunday’s foray to the Elements Showcase proved to be a magnificent madhouse.
In the midst of all the olfactory brouhaha, it was a rare pleasure to indulge in conversation with lovely Ineke Rűhland.
Over the course of time, it became clear to us both that her perfume Evening Edged in Gold seemed to be under-appreciated, when viewed alongside her other work.
Agonist does manage to live up to its unusual pedigree quite easily with Liquid Crystal.
The first thing Incense Oud brought to the party was a different date, perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur. My very favorite By Kilian fragrance is Cruel Intentions. By creating an illusion of oud she has shown me something new and with the panoply of oud fragrances on the market that makes this special. Enter our sample draw
Ms. Soliani coaxes every nuance from all three of those notes and it creates a swirling spiral of brightness which bursts off your skin. The citrus is tart and lively, the vanilla is sweet but not cloying, and the Mysore sandalwood is rich and deeply woody.
The scents from Agonist are supposed to be inspired by the “Nordic climate and culture with its melancholy”. Would Liquid Crystal and Perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin (le nez for Diptyque Eau Duelle) be the fragrance that pulled off Agonist’s stated design credo? Enter our draw for a sample
Vanille Insensée highlights the dark side of natural Vanilla in an association with oakwood and oakmoss, making it easily accessible for women and men- Ralf Schweiger. The winner of the 30ml sample is…
